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Expanded polyglutamine peptides alone are intrinsically cytotoxic and cause neurodegeneration in Drosophila.

Authors :
Marsh, J. Lawrence
Source :
Human Molecular Genetics; Jan2000, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p13, 1p, 18 Black and White Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Studies the association between expanded polyglutamine (polyQ) peptides and neurodegeneration in Drosophila. Degeneration of sensory bristles; Correlation between the severity of the disease and the length of associated protein sequence; Mechanism of polyQ toxicity reduction by amino acids.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09646906
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Human Molecular Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4504342
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/hmg/9.1.13